Gender: Male
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Protection, Will-helmet, Will, Desire, Bright
Pronunciation: W IH L AH M
Popularity Rank: #2,853
The name Willem is of Dutch origin and means Protection, Will-helmet, Will, Desire, Bright. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Willem is commonly found in Netherlands, South Africa, Belgium, and 72 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W IH L AH M
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Willem is recorded 22,451 times globally, ranking it as the 2,853th most common name worldwide.
Willem is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 13,581 occurrences, making it the 28th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Willem is found among 1 in every 28 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #28 | 1 : 28 |
| South Africa | #278 | 1 : 384 |
| Belgium | #552 | 1 : 265 |
| Namibia | #75 | 1 : 333 |
| France | #4,603 | 1 : 4,725 |
| United States of America | #8,614 | 1 : 7,324 |
| United Kingdom | #4,340 | 1 : 3,448 |
| Canada | #4,407 | 1 : 4,174 |
| Germany | #4,931 | 1 : 4,825 |
| Spain | #9,566 | 1 : 14,257 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Willem from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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